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This modern ground floor apartment is situated in a sought-after position on the edge of the South Bents estate, enjoying an attractive sea-front setting with lovely sea and coastal views.
Offering generously proportioned stair-free accommodation, the property is ideally suited to those seeking convenience and a prime seaside location.
The accommodation comprises a good-sized living room with double doors opening onto the communal gardens, perfectly positioned to make the most of the picturesque outlook, together with a well-appointed kitchen with appliances.
There are two double bedrooms, including a main bedroom with an en suite shower room and a second bedroom also benefiting from sea views.
The property is completed by a modern bathroom, gas central heating and uPVC double glazing. Externally, the apartment benefits from attractive communal gardens, allocated parking and guest parking.
Set midway between Whitburn Village and Seaburn, the property is within easy walking distance of excellent local amenities, including Morrisons, Latimer's Seafood restaurant and an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants and bars, and is ideally placed access to Seaburn beach.
Available with no upward chain, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a sea-front apartment in this prime coastal location, and early viewing is strongly recommended.
ENTRANCE HALL Built in cupboard; radiator LOUNGE 20' 6" x 9' 5" (6.26m x 2.89m) Electric fire set in modern surround with marble inset and hearth; double French doors to communal garden with lovely sea and coastal views; spotlights; radiator KITCHEN 7' 1" x 14' 0" (2.18m x 4.29m) Good range of fitted wall and floor units having working surfaces; stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap; Beko electric cooker; stainless steel extractor hood; Frigidaire fridge; Beko freezer; Indesit automatic washing machine; tiled splashback; cupboard with wall mounted Baxi combi boiler BEDROOM 1 8' 8" x 14' 0" (2.65m x 4.29m) Range of fitted wardrobes; radiator ENSUITE SHOWER Separate tiled shower area with shower rail and curtain; pedestal hand basin with mixer tap; low level wc; radiator BEDROOM 2 19' 2" x 8' 2" (5.85m x 2.50m) Range of fitted wardrobes; radiator BATHROOM/WC Panel bath; pedestal hand basin with mixer tap; low level wc; white suite; partly tiled walls; spotlights; radiator Extras: (Included in price): All fitted carpets, blinds, curtains and light fittings Entryphone system Gas central heating (combi); uPVC double glazing Allocated parking space Pleasant communal gardens We understand that the property is leasehold with approximately 127 years remaining.
However, the Bay Court Management Company is in the process of extending existing leases to 999 years with no ground rent. Details on application.
EPC rating to be confirmed Council Tax Band D Viewing: By appointment through this office Please Note: These particulars are intended to provide a general outline only for the guidance of prospective purchasers and do not constitute, nor shall constitute, part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of such information.
The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Directors of Alfred Pallas, nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any warranty in relation to this property.
Where reference is made to the tenure details of the property (including any relevant ground rent or service charge), this information should not be relied upon without being verified independently by the legal adviser of any intending purchaser.
Please note that the services and appliances in the property have not been tested.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition, nor that any services, appliances or any fittings are in working order or satisfy current regulations.
Any measurements, areas or distances referred to are approximate and are not precise. Accordingly room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings.
Plans and floor plans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale.
Information relating to the current council tax banding and standard amount payable is provided for guidance only and should be independently verified prior to purchase.
In particular, purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Authority whether a property banding could be subject to review following purchase.
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